Launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; Cassettes for use with launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles for use with the aforementioned launchers; Housings suitable for carrying multiple cassettes for use in launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles Launchers for attachment to drones for launching electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for law enforcement and private security training; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for training in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and deployment of ensnarement devices Launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; Cassettes for use with launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles for use with the aforementioned launchers; Housings suitable for carrying multiple cassettes for use in launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles Launchers for attachment to drones for launching electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the nature of training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security; on-line and virtual training programs in the nature of online and virtual training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring cloud-based computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software of others for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety and, private security; providing online non-downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and, private security Surveillance services by drone; security services by drone; first responder interdiction by drones; security services by drone for the protection of property and persons; use of drones carrying entangling projectile launchers to interdict and/or apprehend suspects
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for law enforcement and private security training; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for training in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and deployment of ensnarement devices Launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles.; Cassettes for use with launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles for use with the aforementioned launchers; Housings suitable for carrying multiple cassettes for use in launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles Launchers for attachment to drones for launching electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the nature of training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security; on-line and virtual training programs in the nature of online and virtual training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring cloud-based computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software of others for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety and, private security; providing online non-downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and, private security Surveillance services by drone; security services by drone; first responder interdiction by drones; security services by drone for the protection of property and persons; use of drones carrying entangling projectile launchers to interdict and/or apprehend suspects
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; Cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons Surveillance services by drone, namely security services by drone; Surveillance services by drone, namely first responder interdiction by drones; Surveillance services by drone, namely security services by drone for the protection of property and persons; Surveillance services by drone, namely use of drones carrying entangling projectile launchers to interdict and/or apprehend suspects
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles.; Cassettes for use with launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles for use with the aforementioned launchers; Housings suitable for carrying multiple cassettes for use in launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles Launchers for attachment to drones for launching electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles. Surveillance services by drone; security services by drone; first responder interdiction by drones; security services by drone for the protection of property and persons; use of drones carrying entangling projectile launchers to interdict and/or apprehend suspects.
Launching systems in the nature of weapons for launching electrically inert entangling projectiles and housing cartridges for holding cassettes for use with the aforementioned launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles
Cassettes for use with launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles for use with projectile launchers
Cassettes for use with launchers that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles; electrically inert entangling projectiles and drag-inducing projectiles for use with projectile launchers
An anchor for use in an entangling projectile includes a head segment and a tail segment, the segments being positionable relative to one another in at least a first, primary configuration and a second, displaced configuration. A shank segment is intermediate the head segment and tail segment and a biasing element is associated with one or more of the head, tail and shank segments and is operable to apply a restorative force to one or both of the head segment and the tail segment. The restorative force tends to return the respective segments into the primary configuration after being moved into the displaced configuration. One or more hook segments are carried by the head portion and are operable to engage the person of a subject about which the entangling projectile has been deployed.
A cassette for deploying one or more anchors can include at least one socket in fluid communication with a pressure source and at least one anchor being positionable within the at least one socket. At least one slidable piston can be positionable in the at least one socket between the anchor and the pressure source such that the slidable piston is propelled along the socket in response to a pressure wave generated by the pressure source to thereby expel the anchor from the socket. The slidable piston can include a first, relatively rigid component coupled to a second, relatively pliable component. A portion of the piston can be seated in intimate contact with a portion of the anchor when the anchor and piston are positioned within the socket.
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for digital evidence management; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring cloud-based computer software platforms for video capture technology; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for law enforcement and private security training; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for training in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and deployment of ensnarement devices; electronic ensnarement devices in the nature of electronic simulators for use in virtual reality simulations in the fields of law enforcement training, use-of-force training and law enforcement tactics training Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics Providing computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety and private security; providing online non-downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for law enforcement and private security training; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for training in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and deployment of ensnarement devices; electronic ensnarement devices in the nature of electronic simulators for use in virtual reality simulations in the fields of law enforcement training, use-of-force training and law enforcement tactics training Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics Providing computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety and private security; providing online non-downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for law enforcement and private security training; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for training in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and deployment of ensnarement devices; electronic ensnarement devices in the nature of electronic simulators for use in virtual reality simulations in the fields of law enforcement training, use-of-force training and law enforcement tactics training Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics Providing computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety and private security
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial
and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting
provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software of others
for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for
public safety and private security; providing online non-downloadable
virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and
training in the field of law enforcement and private security
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial
and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting
provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software of others
for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for
public safety and private security; providing online non-downloadable
virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and
training in the field of law enforcement and private security
An anchor (14) for use in an entangling projectile (12) includes a head segment (20) and a tail segment (18), the segments being positionable relative to one another in at least a first, primary configuration and a second, displaced configuration. A shank segment (22) is intermediate the head segment (20) and tail segment (18) and a biasing element (21) is associated with one or more of the head, tail and shank segments and is operable to apply a restorative force to one or both of the head segment (20) and the tail segment (18). The restorative force tends to return the respective segments into the primary configuration after being moved into the displaced configuration. One or more hook segments (23) are carried by the head portion and are operable to engage the person of a subject (100) about which the entangling projectile (12) has been deployed.
An anchor for use in an entangling projectile includes a head segment and a tail segment, the segments being positionable relative to one another in at least a first, primary configuration and a second, displaced configuration. A shank segment is intermediate the head segment and tail segment and a biasing element is associated with one or more of the head, tail and shank segments and is operable to apply a restorative force to one or both of the head segment and the tail segment. The restorative force tends to return the respective segments into the primary configuration after being moved into the displaced configuration. One or more hook segments are carried by the head portion and are operable to engage the person of a subject about which the entangling projectile has been deployed.
A projectile launcher device and associated optical beam generating system includes a body having at least two sockets, each socket carrying a projectile. A power source is capable of expelling each projectile from the launcher into a projectile plane. An optical beam generating system is capable of generating a beam array. The beam array includes at least two distinct pattern beams that divergently extend from the launcher at a non-zero angle relative to one another, and a void region formed between the at least two pattern beams, the void region being devoid of any portion of the optical beam.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for law enforcement and private security training; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for training in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and deployment of ensnarement devices Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the nature of training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security; on-line and virtual training programs in the nature of online and virtual training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring cloud-based computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software of others for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety and private security; providing online non-downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and private security; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations for law enforcement and private security training; downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for training in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and deployment of ensnarement devices Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the nature of training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security; on-line and virtual training programs in the nature of online and virtual training services in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement and private security Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring cloud-based computer software platforms for utilizing video capture technology and mixed-reality training in commercial and consumer use cases; computer services, namely, cloud-based hosting provider services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software of others for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety and, private security; providing online non-downloadable virtual reality software for performing simulations, for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement and, private security
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Projectile Launching Systems with Anchors having Dissimilar Flight Characteristics
A projectile deployment system includes a projectile casing having a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of a pair of anchors of an entangling projectile having a tether connecting the pair of anchors. A pair of independently activable pressure sources are each capable of generating a pressure wave capable of expelling one of the anchors from one of the sockets to deploy the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject. At least one controller is operable to activate one or both of the pressure sources. Each pressure source is independently activatable at differing times so as to deploy the anchors from the projectile casing at differing times.
A cassette for deploying one or more anchors can include at least one socket in fluid communication with a pressure source and at least one anchor being positionable within the at least one socket. At least one slidable piston can be positionable in the at least one socket between the anchor and the pressure source such that the slidable piston is propelled along the socket in response to a pressure wave generated by the pressure source to thereby expel the anchor from the socket. The slidable piston can include a first, relatively rigid component coupled to a second, relatively pliable component. A portion of the piston can be seated in intimate contact with a portion of the anchor when the anchor and piston are positioned within the socket.
A cassette for deploying one or more anchors includes at least one socket in fluid communication with a pressure source. At least one anchor is positionable within the at least one socket. At least one slidable piston is positionable in the at least one socket between the anchor and the pressure source such that the slidable piston is propelled along the socket in response to a pressure wave generated by the pressure source to thereby expel the anchor from the socket. A portion of the anchor is seated in intimate contact with a portion of the piston when the anchor and piston are positioned within the socket. A retaining clip is engageable with the anchor and with the socket to aid in retaining the anchor in intimate contact with the piston prior to generation of the pressure wave.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement; Downloadable virtual reality software for law enforcement training; Downloadable virtual reality software for training in the fields of use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement tactics
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Sound Reducing Systems for Use with Projectile Launchers
An entangling projectile for use in a projectile launcher is provided. The entangling projectile includes an anchor including a head segment, a tail segment, and a shank segment intermediate the head and tail segment. One or more hook segments are carried adjacent the head segment, the one or more hook segments operable to engage the person of a subject about which the entangling projectile has been deployed. An attachment bay is formed in the shank segment and a tether is coupled to the anchor within and extends from the attachment bay. A tether attachment is carried by the anchor distally from the attachment bay, the tether attachment operable to engage the tether and maintain the tether in a taught condition between the tether attachment and an end of the anchor.
A cassette for deploying one or more entangling projectiles includes a pair of sockets, each socket being in fluid communication with a pressure source. An entangling projectile includes a pair of anchors connected by a tether, each of the pair of anchors being positionable within one of the sockets and the tether being carried by the cassette. Each socket carries a slidable piston positionable in a respective socket between an entangling projectile and the pressure source such that each slidable piston is propelled along a respective socket in response to a pressure wave generated by the pressure source to thereby expel the anchor from the socket. Each of a pair of retaining clips is engageable with an anchor and with a socket to aid in retaining the respective anchor in the respective socket prior to generation of the pressure wave.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring cloud based computer software platforms for video capture technology; computer services, namely, cloud based hosting provider services for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public safety
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring cloud-based computer software platforms for video capture technology; computer services,
namely, cloud-based hosting provider services for collection and management of body-worn camera data and evidence for public
safety; none of the foregoing relating to the field of AI for robotics, robotics or the programming of robots
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING OPTICAL BEAM ARRAYS
A system (10) for generating an optical beam array (22) includes a laser light source (12) capable of generating a primary beam of light (14). An array generating optical element (18) is capable of receiving the primary beam of light and splitting the primary beam of light into a beam array (22). The beam array can include at least two distinct pattern beams (24a, 24b, etc.) that divergently extend from the array generating optical element at a non-zero angle (a) relative to one another. A void region (26a, 26b, etc.) is formed between the at least two pattern beams, the void region being devoid of any portion of the primary beam.
A system for generating an optical beam array includes a laser light source capable of generating a primary beam of light. An array generating optical element is capable of receiving the primary beam of light and splitting the primary beam of light into a beam array. The beam array can include at least two distinct pattern beams that divergently extend from the array generating optical element at a non-zero angle relative to one another. A void region is formed between the at least two pattern beams, the void region being devoid of any portion of the primary beam.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons Downloadable virtual reality software for education and training in the field of law enforcement tactics, use-of-force tactics, and de-escalation tactics; Downloadable virtual reality software for law enforcement training; Downloadable virtual reality software for training in the fields of use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement tactics Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for education and training in the field of use-of-force tactics, de-escalation and law enforcement tactics; Downloadable virtual reality software for law enforcement training; Downloadable virtual reality software for training in the fields of use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement tactics Educational services, namely, providing in-person training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force, and law enforcement tactics; on-line and virtual training programs in the fields of de-escalation, use-of-force and tactics
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PROJECTILE LAUNCHING SYSTEMS WITH ANCHORS HAVING DISSIMILAR FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile (12) having a pair of anchors (14a, 14b) and a tether (16) connecting the pellets. A projectile casing (44) includes a pair of sockets (30a, 30b), each socket sized to carry one of the pair of anchors. At least one pressure source (50) is capable of expelling one or both of the anchors from the projectile casing toward a subject (100). At least one of the entangling projectile (12) or the projectile casing (44) can be configured such that the pair of anchors (14a, 14b) travel toward the subject (100) with differing flight characteristics after being expelled from the projectile casing (44).
F41B 11/80 - Armes de tir à gaz comprimé, p. ex. armes de tir à air compriméArmes de tir à vapeur spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières
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Systems and methods for non-lethal, near-range detainment of subjects
A near-range launcher assembly for at least temporarily detaining a subject include a primary launcher carrying a first projectile, the first projectile including a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A secondary launcher carries a second projectile. At least one power source is associated with one or both of the primary and secondary launchers. At least one control system is operably coupled to the at least one power source, the control system operable to activate the power source. At least one user input is operably coupled to the at least one control system, the user input operable to communicate with the control system based on input from the user to activate the at least one power source to expel one or both of the first projectile and the second projectile from the launchers toward the subject.
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile (12) having a pair of anchors (14a, 14b) and a tether (16) connecting the pellets. A projectile casing (44) includes a pair of sockets (30a, 30b), each socket sized to carry one of the pair of anchors. At least one pressure source (50) is capable of expelling one or both of the anchors from the projectile casing toward a subject (100). At least one of the entangling projectile (12) or the projectile casing (44) can be configured such that the pair of anchors (14a, 14b) travel toward the subject (100) with differing flight characteristics after being expelled from the projectile casing (44).
F41B 11/80 - Armes de tir à gaz comprimé, p. ex. armes de tir à air compriméArmes de tir à vapeur spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières
F41H 13/00 - Moyens d'attaque ou de défense non prévus ailleurs
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Projectile launching systems with anchors having dissimilar flight characteristics
A projectile deployment system includes a projectile casing having a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of a pair of anchors of an entangling projectile having a tether connecting the pair of anchors. Each of the pair of sockets is angled equally relative to a centerline defined between the sockets. One or more pressure sources is capable of generating a pressure wave capable of expelling one or more of the anchors from the sockets to deploy the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject. A controller is operable to activate one or both of the pressure sources. A sight is oriented along a target line, the target line being offset relative to the centerline defined between the sockets such that when the anchors are deployed from the projectile casing they exhibit differing flight characteristics.
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile having a pair of anchors and a tether connecting the pellets. A projectile casing includes a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of the pair of anchors. At least one pressure source is capable of expelling one or both of the anchors from the projectile casing toward a subject. At least one of the entangling projectile or the projectile casing can be configured such that the pair of anchors travel toward the subject with differing flight characteristics after being expelled from the projectile casing.
F41B 11/80 - Armes de tir à gaz comprimé, p. ex. armes de tir à air compriméArmes de tir à vapeur spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières
F41H 13/00 - Moyens d'attaque ou de défense non prévus ailleurs
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Systems and methods for providing information to users of hand-held weaponry
A system for alerting a user to a state of a weapon includes a safety assembly, operably coupled to the weapon and operable to selectively render the weapon into either a safe mode or a firing mode. A motor is carried by the weapon and is operably coupled to the safety assembly so as to be engaged when the weapon is in the firing mode. The motor is operable to impart vibratory motion to the weapon of sufficient magnitude that a wielder of the weapon can tactilely sense the vibratory motion without visually inspecting the weapon to thereby sense that the weapon is in the firing mode without visually inspecting the weapon.
A grappling assembly for use with an entangling projectile includes at least one hook including an apex portion and a sharpened prong extending distally from the apex portion. A protective cover is positioned adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook, the protective cover including at least one substantially planar surface. The sharpened prong of the at least one hook extends distally from the protective cover and thereby remaining exposed while the protective cover is positioned adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook. The at least one hook and the protective cover are formed as an integral unit, or as a continuous, solid piece.
An entangling projectile for use with a projectile deployment system includes a pair of pellets. At least one of the pair of pellets has a head with a head outer diameter and a shank with a shank outer diameter, the shank outer diameter being less than the head outer diameter. A tether connects the pair of pellets. A centering shroud is carried by a shank of the at least one of the pair of pellets. The centering shroud has at least one tether opening formed therein to receive the tether. The tether is coupled to the pellet and extends along the shank of the pellet and through the at least one tether opening formed in the centering shroud.
A grappling assembly (18) is provided for use with an entangling projectile (12). The grappling assembly includes at least one hook (19) including an apex portion (22) and a sharpened prong (20) extending distally from the apex portion. A protective cover (26) is carried adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook. The protective cover includes at least one substantially planar surface (28). The protective cover is positioned relative to the at least one hook such that the sharpened prong of the at least one hook extends distally from the protective cover and thereby remains exposed while the protective cover is carried adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook.
A grappling assembly (18) is provided for use with an entangling projectile (12). The grappling assembly includes at least one hook (19) including an apex portion (22) and a sharpened prong (20) extending distally from the apex portion. A protective cover (26) is carried adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook. The protective cover includes at least one substantially planar surface (28). The protective cover is positioned relative to the at least one hook such that the sharpened prong of the at least one hook extends distally from the protective cover and thereby remains exposed while the protective cover is carried adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable virtual reality software for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement; Downloadable virtual reality software for law enforcement training; Downloadable virtual reality software for training in the fields of use-of-force, deployment of ensnarement devices, and law enforcement tactics; Electronic ensnarement devices in the nature of electronic simulators for use in virtual reality simulations in the fields of law enforcement training, use-of-force training and law enforcement tactics training Providing online non-downloadable virtual reality software for use in education and training in the field of law enforcement
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Seal-carrying entangling projectiles and systems for their use
An entangling projectile includes a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. The pellets each have a head portion and a tail portion. At least one gasket is carried by the head portion of at least one of the pellets. The gasket is operable to provide a sealed interface between the head portion of the at least one pellet and a socket within which the at least one pellet is fired from a launcher.
A near-range launcher assembly for at least temporarily detaining a subject includes a primary launcher carrying a first projectile, the first projectile including a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A secondary launcher is coupled to the primary launcher, the secondary launcher carrying a second projectile. At least one power source is associated with one or both of the primary and secondary launchers. At least one control system is operable to activate the power source. At least one user input is operable to communicate with the control system to activate the at least one power source to expel one or both of the first projectile and the second projectile from the launchers toward the subject. Each of the primary launcher and the secondary launcher carry an independent power source, such that each of the primary and secondary launchers can be independently initiated by a user.
A system for alerting a user to a state of a weapon includes a safety assembly, operably coupled to the weapon and operable to selectively render the weapon into either a safe mode or a firing mode. A motor is carried by the weapon and is operably coupled to the safety assembly so as to be engaged when the weapon is in the firing mode. The motor is operable to impart vibratory motion to the weapon of sufficient magnitude that a wielder of the weapon can tactilely sense the vibratory motion without visually inspecting the weapon to thereby sense that the weapon is in the firing mode without visually inspecting the weapon.
F41G 1/35 - Appareils de visée de nuit, p. ex. luminescents combinés à une source lumineuse, p. ex. projecteur pour éclairer la cible
F41G 1/46 - Appareils de visée pour utilisations particulières
F41H 13/00 - Moyens d'attaque ou de défense non prévus ailleurs
F42B 12/56 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour libérer des matériaux, des corps ou des particulesProjectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour produire une réaction chimique ou physiqueProjectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour la signalisation pour la libération de corps solides individuels
F41B 11/80 - Armes de tir à gaz comprimé, p. ex. armes de tir à air compriméArmes de tir à vapeur spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières
F41B 7/04 - Fusils à ressort adaptés pour lancer des harpons
An entangling projectile for use with a projectile deployment system includes a pair of pellets, at least one of the pair of pellets having a head with a head outer diameter and a shank with a shank outer diameter, the shank outer diameter being less than the head outer diameter. A tether connects the pair of pellets. A shroud is fitted about a shank of the at least one of the pair of pellets, the shroud having a tether opening formed therein to receive the tether, the tether being coupled to the pellet and extending along the shank of the pellet and through the tether opening formed in the shroud.
A method is provided of remotely detaining a subject with a temporary restraint. The method includes monitoring at least a portion of a perimeter of an area, and receiving an event signal generated as a result of remote movement or presence of a subject. A projectile is be remotely launched from a launcher a toward the subject, the projectile including a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. The projectile is capable of at least temporarily detaining the subject when wrapped about the subject.
A near-range launcher assembly for at least temporarily detaining a subject includes a primary launcher carrying a first projectile. The first projectile includes a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets and is capable of at least temporarily detaining a subject. A secondary launcher is coupled to the primary launcher and carries a second projectile that is capable of at least temporarily detaining a subject. A power source is associated with one or both of the primary and secondary launchers. A control system is operably coupled to the at least one power source and is operable to activate the power source. A user input is operably coupled to the at least one control system to communicate with the control system to activate the at least one power source to expel one or both of the first projectile and the second projectile toward the subject.
An entangling projectile for use in a projectile deployment system includes a pair of pellets, a flexible tether connecting the pellets, and an engagement adhesive. The engagement adhesive is applied to at least a portion of one of the pair of pellets or the tether and is operable to adhesively engage the skin or clothing of a subject engaged by the entangling projectile.
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile that includes a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A projectile casing includes a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of the pair of pellets, each of the sockets including a longitudinal axis, the pair of sockets being positioned relative to one another such that the longitudinal sockets diverge horizontally away from one another while at least a portion of one of the sockets is arranged vertically higher than another of the sockets. A selectively activatable pressure source is capable of expelling the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject. A launcher carries an activator operable to activate the pressure source to expel the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward the subject.
Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons.
(1) Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING TARGETING BEAMS
A system for generating a targeting beam includes a frame carrying at least one moveable arm, at least a portion of the moveable arm being moveable relative to the frame. A light source is carried by the frame, the light source being operable to generate a light beam. A motor is carried by the frame, the motor being operable to create oscillatory motion of the moveable arm to cause the light beam generated by the light source to oscillate through a range of motion to create a targeting beam.
A system for generating a targeting beam includes a frame carrying at least one moveable arm, at least a portion of the moveable arm being moveable relative to the frame. A light source is carried by the frame, the light source being operable to generate a light beam. A motor is carried by the frame, the motor being operable to create oscillatory motion of the moveable arm to cause the light beam generated by the light source to oscillate through a range of motion to create a targeting beam.
F41G 1/35 - Appareils de visée de nuit, p. ex. luminescents combinés à une source lumineuse, p. ex. projecteur pour éclairer la cible
F41G 1/46 - Appareils de visée pour utilisations particulières
F42B 12/56 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour libérer des matériaux, des corps ou des particulesProjectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour produire une réaction chimique ou physiqueProjectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour la signalisation pour la libération de corps solides individuels
F41H 13/00 - Moyens d'attaque ou de défense non prévus ailleurs
An entangling projectile for use with a projectile deployment system includes a pair of pellets, at least one of the pair of pellets having a head with a head outer diameter and a shank with a shank outer diameter, the shank outer diameter being less than the head outer diameter. A tether connects the pair of pellets. A shroud is fitted about a shank of the at least one of the pair of pellets, the shroud having a tether opening formed therein to receive the tether, the tether being coupled to the pellet and extending along the shank of the pellet and through the tether opening formed in the shroud.
Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons
Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons.
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile having a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A projectile casing carries the entangling projectile and has a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of the pellets. Each of the sockets is substantially parallel with the horizontal plane and at least a portion of each of the sockets is held at differing vertical elevations when the projectile launcher is held in the firing orientation. The sockets are oriented at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the projectile casing such that the pellets travel apart from one another as they are expelled from the projectile casing. A launcher carries the projectile casing and a selectively activatable pressure source is operably coupled to the projectile casing and is capable of expelling the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject.
F41H 13/00 - Moyens d'attaque ou de défense non prévus ailleurs
F42B 14/00 - Projectiles caractérisés par des dispositions pour les guider à l'intérieur du canon, pour rendre étanche la surface de contact entre le projectile et le canon, pour lubrifier ou nettoyer le canon
F42B 6/00 - Projectiles spécialement adaptés au tir sans charge propulsive explosive ou combustible, p. ex. pour sarbacanes, arcs ou arbalètes, fusils à ressort ou à air comprimé
Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile including a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A projectile casing includes a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of the pair of pellets and a selectively activatable pressure source, carried by the projectile casing. The pressure source is capable of expelling the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject. A launcher carries an activator operable to activate the pressure source to expel the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward the subject. The projectile casing is removably engageable with the launcher to allow removal of the projectile casing from the launcher after expulsion of the entangling projectile from the projectile casing.
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile including a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A projectile casing includes a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of the pair of pellets and a selectively activatable pressure source, carried by the projectile casing. The pressure source is capable of expelling the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject. A launcher carries an activator operable to activate the pressure source to expel the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward the subject. The projectile casing is removably engageable with the launcher to allow removal of the projectile casing from the launcher after expulsion of the entangling projectile from the projectile casing.
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile including a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A projectile casing includes a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of the pair of pellets and a selectively activatable pressure source, carried by the projectile casing. The pressure source is capable of expelling the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject. A launcher carries an activator operable to activate the pressure source to expel the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward the subject. The projectile casing is removably engageable with the launcher to allow removal of the projectile casing from the launcher after expulsion of the entangling projectile from the projectile casing.
A projectile deployment system includes an entangling projectile having a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets. A projectile casing includes a pair of sockets, each socket sized to carry one of the pellets, the sockets being oriented at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the projectile casing such that the pellets travel apart from one another as they are expelled from the projectile casing. A launcher carries the casing and includes a selectively activatable pressure source capable of expelling the entangling projectile from the projectile casing toward a subject.
Weapons that launch electrically inert entangling projectiles; cartridges for use with the aforementioned weapons; holsters for carrying the aforementioned weapons; electrically inert entangling projectiles for use with the aforementioned weapons
